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0rganism

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11. It's not about whether there's precedent but rather whether there's credible evidence of this new allegation
Thu Oct 24, 2024, 01:10 AM
Oct 2024

It's entirely possible that the event happened and was documented. It's also possible that the GOP ops have ginned up a verifiable fake to intercept the scandal, like Rove did with W's national guard "service". Remember, the alleged victim comes from one of TSF's big donor families, would you trust them to sell you a used car?

Imagine the fun we'd have if the remaining liberal punditry focused in on this allegation, and the video evidence surfaced much to everyone's delight, and then evidence that it's compromised/AI-generated turns up. TSF would parade it around, claiming another instance of "complete exoneration", a complete disaster for anyone who embraced the story.

It's not like there isn't already a list of TSF's misdeeds a mile long. Keeping a soft focus on his fitness for office and suitability as a role model for American youth seems like the best play right now.

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The only source says that he "was told" there's a video. TwilightZone Oct 2024 #1
It is good to be skeptical until there is something confirmed. The fact that there is not a Bev54 Oct 2024 #2
Agree with the above. I advise sticking to what the campaign is focusing upon. usonian Oct 2024 #3
It is very feasible that the story is false. RockRaven Oct 2024 #4
Yawn...ask me again if/when the tape actually appears... regnaD kciN Oct 2024 #5
why? the mofo admitted to grabbing women by the "pussy" because, ecstatic Oct 2024 #6
It's not about whether there's precedent but rather whether there's credible evidence of this new allegation 0rganism Oct 2024 #11
the 'why' has to do with whether this particular tape actually exists. stopdiggin Oct 2024 #12
It's a RW spoof by Mark Halperin LeftInTX Oct 2024 #7
This Allegedly is the Groping Cha Oct 2024 #8
It should be. sheshe2 Oct 2024 #13
yeah... I shouldn't really comment Cha Oct 2024 #17
I was trying to say that the facts of this story may well be there... sheshe2 Oct 2024 #21
You're right to be suspicious FrankBooth Oct 2024 #9
For crying out loud, she's a lawyer, prosecutor and Attorney General. usonian Oct 2024 #15
"Alleged" tape JoseBalow Oct 2024 #10
It would not make any difference. He could shoot someone on 5th Ave. and not lose a single voter. Coventina Oct 2024 #14
could someone tell me Skittles Oct 2024 #16
Because if the "tape" is nonexistent, then the Dems are accused of cooking up a false story. usonian Oct 2024 #19
I guess I'd think no one would want such a false accusation Skittles Oct 2024 #20
It sound like a "brilliant" move by James O'Keefe Project Veritas Breitbart types to me. I'll wait for proof. NBachers Oct 2024 #18
This message was self-deleted by its author jfz9580m Oct 2024 #22
What are we talking about? Foolacious Oct 2024 #23
Report of a recording of T---- groping a minor. usonian Oct 2024 #24
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